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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources