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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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