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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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