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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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