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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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