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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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