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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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