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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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