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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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