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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses 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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