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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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