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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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