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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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