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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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