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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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