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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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