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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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