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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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