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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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