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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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