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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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