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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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