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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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