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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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