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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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