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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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