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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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