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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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