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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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