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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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