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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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