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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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