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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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