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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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