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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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