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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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