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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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