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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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