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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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