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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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