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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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