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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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