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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources