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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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