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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key 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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