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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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