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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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