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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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