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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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