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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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