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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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