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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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