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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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