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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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