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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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