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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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