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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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