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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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