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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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