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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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