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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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