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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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