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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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