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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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