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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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