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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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