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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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