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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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