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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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