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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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