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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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