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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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