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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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