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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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