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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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