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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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