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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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