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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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