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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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