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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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