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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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