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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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