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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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