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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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