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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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