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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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