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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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