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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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