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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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