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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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