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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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