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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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