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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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