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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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