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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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