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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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