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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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