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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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