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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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