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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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