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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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