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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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