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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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