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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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