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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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