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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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