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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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