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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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