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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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