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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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