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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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