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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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