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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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