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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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