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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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