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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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