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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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