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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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