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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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