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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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