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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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