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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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