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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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