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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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