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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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