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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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