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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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