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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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