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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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