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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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