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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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