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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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