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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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