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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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