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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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