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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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