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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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