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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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