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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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