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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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