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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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