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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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