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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major 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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