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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 (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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