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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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