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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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