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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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