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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important 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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