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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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