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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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