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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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