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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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