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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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