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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers 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 in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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