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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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