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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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