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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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