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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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