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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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