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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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