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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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