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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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