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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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