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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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