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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key 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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