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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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