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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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