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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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