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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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