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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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