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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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