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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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