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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources