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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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