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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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