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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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