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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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