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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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