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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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