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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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