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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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