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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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