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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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