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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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