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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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