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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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