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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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