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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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