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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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