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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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