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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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