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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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