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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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