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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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