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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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