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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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