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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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