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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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