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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about 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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