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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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