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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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