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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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