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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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