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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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