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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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