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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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