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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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