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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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