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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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