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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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