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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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