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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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