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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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