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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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