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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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