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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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