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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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