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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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