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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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