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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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