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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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