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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the 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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