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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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