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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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