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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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