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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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