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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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