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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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