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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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