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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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