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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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