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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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