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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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