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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the 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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