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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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