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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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