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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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