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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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