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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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