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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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