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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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