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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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