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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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