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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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