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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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