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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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