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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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