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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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