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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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