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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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