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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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