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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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