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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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