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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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