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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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