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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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