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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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