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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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