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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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