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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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