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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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