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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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