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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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