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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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