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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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