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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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