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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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