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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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