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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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