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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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