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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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