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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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