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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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