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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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