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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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