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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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