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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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