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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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