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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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