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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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