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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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