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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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