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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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