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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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