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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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