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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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