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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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