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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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