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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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