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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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