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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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