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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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