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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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