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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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