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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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