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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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