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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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