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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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