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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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