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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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