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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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