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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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