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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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