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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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