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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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