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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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