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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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