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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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