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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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