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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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