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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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