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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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