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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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