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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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