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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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