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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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