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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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