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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education