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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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