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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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