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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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