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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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