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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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