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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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