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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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