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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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