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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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