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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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