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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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