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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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