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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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