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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 (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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