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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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