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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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