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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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