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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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