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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education