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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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