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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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