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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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