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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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