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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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