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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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