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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the 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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