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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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