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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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