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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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