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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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