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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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