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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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