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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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