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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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