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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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