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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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