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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key 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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