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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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