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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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