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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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