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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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