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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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