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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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