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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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