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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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