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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies 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 teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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