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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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