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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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