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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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