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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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