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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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