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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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