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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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