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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate 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 electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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