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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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