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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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