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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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