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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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