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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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