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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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