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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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