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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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