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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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