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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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