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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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