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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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