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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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