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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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