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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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