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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key 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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