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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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