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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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