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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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