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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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