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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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