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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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