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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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