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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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