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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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