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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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