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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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