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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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