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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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