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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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