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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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