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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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