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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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