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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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