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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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