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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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