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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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