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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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