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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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