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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key 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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