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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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