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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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