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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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