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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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