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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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