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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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