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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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