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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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