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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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