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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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