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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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