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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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