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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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