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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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