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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines 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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