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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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