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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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