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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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