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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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