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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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