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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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