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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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