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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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