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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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