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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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