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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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