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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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