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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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