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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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