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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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