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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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