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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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