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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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