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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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