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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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