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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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