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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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