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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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