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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources