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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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