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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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