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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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