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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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