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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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