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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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