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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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