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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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