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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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