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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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