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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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