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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education