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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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