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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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