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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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