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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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