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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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