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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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