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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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