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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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