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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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