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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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