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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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