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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction 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 learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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