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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes 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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