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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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