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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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