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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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