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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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