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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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