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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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