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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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