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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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