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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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