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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping 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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