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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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