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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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