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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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