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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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