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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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