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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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