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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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