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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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