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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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