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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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