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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)