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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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