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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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