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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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