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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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