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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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