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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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