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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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