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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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