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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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