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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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