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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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