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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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