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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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