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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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