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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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